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Your Smile Rocks!

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Your Smile Has Style!

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Watch Out For Cavity Creeps!

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100

200 300

400

What’s Your Score?

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How can you keep from getting a

cavity?

A. Brush your teeth

B. Floss your teeth

C. Visit the dentist

regularly

D. All of the above

If you have a cavity and don’t see a dentist...

A. The cavity will get

bigger.

B. The cavity will stay the same size.

C. The cavity will disappear like magic.

What is Plaque?

A. A cavity in the

tooth

B. Gum disease

C. A smelly, sticky

layer of germs

on your teeth

What is a cavity?

A. A sick tooth

B. A tooth that

got knocked

out

C. A filling in a

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What does Plaque and

Sugar make?

A. Plaque B. Plaque C. Plaque

+Sugar + Sugar + Sugar

= Acid = Cake Strong

Teeth

Cavity Creeps

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A cavity is:

A. A sick tooth

The tooth gets

sick when acid and

germs eat tooth

enamel. Tooth

enamel is the

white part that

protects the

insides of a tooth.

Answer: “What is a cavity?”

D. All of the

above

♦ Brush twice a

day for at least

two minutes

♦ Floss once a day

♦ Have regular

dental checkups

Answer: “How can you keep from

getting a cavity?”

If you have a cavity and don’t see a dentist...

A. The cavity will get BIGGER.

Answer: “If you have a cavity and don’t see a dentist...”

Plaque is...

C. A smelly, sticky

layer of germs

on your teeth

Brushing and

flossing

removes plaque

from teeth.

Answer: “What is plaque?”

C. Plaque

+ Sugar

= ACID!

♦ ACID

destroys

tooth enamel.

♦ Enamel is the

white part that

protects the inside

of a tooth.

Answer: “What does plaque and sugar

make?”

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How many minutes

should you brush?

A. 30 seconds

B. Two minutes

C. Five minutes

What parts of the mouth must be

brushed?

A. Brush every tooth B. Brush where

teeth and gums meet

C. Brush the tongue D. All of the above

A. Once a day B. At least twice a day

C. Never

How often should you brush your teeth?

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A. Soft

B. Medium

C. Hard

What kind of

toothbrush

should you use?

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How often should you

floss your teeth?

A. Once a day

B. Once a week

C. Only when you

feel something

stuck

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Flossing

B. At least

twice a day

Be sure to brush

after breakfast

and before

bedtime.

Answer: “How often should you brush your teeth?”

Brush for

at least

two minutes.

Answer: “How many minutes should

you brush?”

D. All of the above.

Brush the teeth,

tongue and gums.

♦ Remember to

brush every

surface of each

tooth.

♦ Don’t forget

teeth in the

back.

Answer: “What parts of the mouth

must be brushed?”

A. Soft

Soft

toothbrushes

remove plaque

and won’t hurt

tooth enamel.

Answer: “What kind of toothbrush

should you use?”

Floss your teeth

once a day.

Your dentist or

dental hygienist

can show you

how.

Answer: “How often should you floss

your teeth?”

Name two things

you can do to keep

your teeth healthy

after eating

something sugary.

What’s the best

thing to drink in

between meals?

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Name at least

one food or

drink that helps

make teeth and

bones STRONG. Turn over for answer

Which is a

better choice:

Apple slices

or

apple juice? Turn over for answer

What are healthy

snacks to eat in

between meals?

A. Apple or orange slices

B. Cheese

C. Nuts

D. All of the above Turn over for answer

Healthy Foods

For

Healthy

Smiles

♦ Rinse with water.

♦ Brush your

teeth.

♦ Chew sugarless

gum.

♦ Eat a piece of

cheese or drink

milk (not

chocolate milk!)

Answer: “Name two things you can do to keep your teeth healthy after eating something sugary.”

is the best thing

to drink in

between meals!

Answer: “What’s the best thing to drink

in between meals?”

WATER

Dairy foods such

as milk, cheese and

yogurt are high in

calcium. Other

sources are:

♦ Green

leafy veggies

(spinach, collard

greens and

broccoli)

♦ Oranges,

strawberries,

apples and

papaya

Answer: “Name at least one food or drink that helps make teeth and bones

STRONG.”

Apple slices!

Apple slices are

crunchy, juicy and

they don’t stick to

your teeth.

Answer: “Which is a better choice: Apple slices or apple juice.”

Answer: “What are healthy snacks to eat in between meals?”

D. All of the above

♦ Fruit, nuts and

cheese are all

healthy snacks

for in between

meals.

♦ It’s best to eat

sugary treats

after supper.

How old are you when the last baby tooth falls

out?

A. 8 years old

B. 10 years old

C. 12 years old

What is a tooth sealant?

A. A plastic covering

over the chewing

surface of a tooth

B. A way of preventing

cavities from

forming

C. All of the above

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What does a

mouth guard do?

How does fluoride protect teeth?

A. Fluoride makes cavities disappear

B. Fluoride makes tooth enamel stronger

C. Fluoride kills the germs that live in plaque

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What does toothpaste have that helps protect

teeth from cavities?

A. Mint flavor

B. Bubble gum flavor

C. Fluoride

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Answer: “How old are you when the

C. 12 years old

The last tooth to

fall out is a

molar. Molars

help you chew

food. Keep

brushing!

C. All of the above

Sealants cover

teeth and help

prevent cavities.

It doesn’t hurt

when sealants are

placed on teeth!

Answer: “What is a tooth sealant?”

Answer: “How does fluoride protect

teeth?”

Answer: “What does a mouth guard

do?”

A mouth guard protects teeth in case they get hit.

Wear a mouth guard if you think you may run into someone or

something!

Answer: “What does toothpaste have the helps prevent teeth from

cavities?”

C. Fluoride

♦ Fluoride is found

naturally in our

environment.

♦ It is added to

toothpastes to

help prevent

cavities.

B and C!

♦ Fluoride makes

tooth enamel

(the protective

outer layer)

stronger.

♦ Fluoride kills

germs living in

the plaque.

How many chemicals

are in tobacco

smoke?

A. More than 4,000

B. More than 400

C. More than 40

Hint: Look in Tobacco Station

What is the best plan to keep your teeth clean?

A. Brush twice a day, floss once a day and have regular dental checkups

B. Brush once a day

C. Never brush and never see the dentist

Hint: Look in Cleaning Station

What is the right way to brush your teeth?

A. Brush up and down

B. Make wide strokes side to side

C. Hold the brush at a slight angle towards gums and brush in a gentle circular motion

Hint: Look in

Brushing & Flossing

Which food has something from FIVE different food groups?

A. Chicken burrito with lettuce, tomato, cheese and sour cream

B. Cheeseburger - no lettuce, tomato, pickle or ketchup!

C. Hot fudge sundae

Hint: Look in Food Station

Match the food with the correct size

portion… ♦ 1 portion of a

pancake ♦ 1 portion of a

hamburger ♦ 1 portion of

peanut butter

♦ 1 portion of mashed potatoes

Hint:Look in Food Station

♦ Walnut ♦ Baseball ♦ Compact

disc ♦ Deck of

cards

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Answer: “How many chemicals are

in tobacco smoke?”

C. Hold the

brush at a

slight angle

towards gums

and brush in a

gentle circular

motion.

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Answer: “What is the right way to

brush your teeth?”

Answer: “Which food has something

from 5 different food groups?”

A. Chicken Burrito

1. Sour cream and

cheese are dairy

2. Tomato is a fruit

3. Lettuce is a

vegetable

4. Chicken is a meat

5. Tortilla is a

bread

A . More than 4,000

♦ Nicotine

♦ Ammonia

♦ Aluminum

♦ Butane

♦ Copper

♦ Arsenic

♦ Formaldehyde

♦ Lead

♦ AND MANY

MORE

Answer: “What is the best plan to keep

your teeth clean?”

♦ 1 portion of Pancake = size of a compact disc

♦ 1 portion of Hamburger = size of a deck of cards

♦ 1 portion of Peanut butter = size of a walnut

♦ 1 portion of Mashed potatoes = size of a tennis ball

Answer: “Match the food with the

correct portion.”

A. Brush twice a

day, floss once a

day, and have

regular dental

checkups